The Eagles Nest! Family Newsletter

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Dear Families of Colin Powell Middle School,

It is with immense honor and great excitement that I welcome you for the 2025-2026 school year! As the building comes alive again with your energy and passion, we are reminded that you are the heart and soul of this institution.

For those I have not yet had the pleasure of meeting, my name is Marsandra Brown, and I am incredibly proud to be joining this remarkable community as your new principal. I am here because I believe in the profound impact of dedicated educators, parent and community engagement, and the limitless potential of our students. I have already heard so much about the talent and commitment of our parents, and I am eager to see it firsthand.

My core mission is to foster a culture of support, collaboration, and excellence. I am committed to listening, learning, and leading alongside you. My door will always be open as we work together to build upon this school's strong foundation and create an environment where every student feels seen, challenged, and empowered to succeed.

This year is a fresh start—a new chapter for all of us. Let's fill it with innovation, growth, and a shared dedication to making a true difference. I cannot wait to begin this important work with each and every one of you.

Here's to a phenomenal year ahead!

Warmly,

Marsandra Brown

Principal

Colin Powell Middle School

Dear Colin Powell Families,

Welcome back! As we prepare for an exciting new school year, our team is working to ensure a smooth and successful start for every student. A key part of that preparation is confirming student transportation arrangements.

For your convenience, all bus route schedules, stop locations, and times have been updated and are accessible through the PowerSchool Parent Portal.

To access your child's specific bus information, please follow these simple steps:

1. Log in to the PowerSchool Parent Portal using the link provided below.

2. On the main menu, click on the "Transportation" tab.

3. Within this section, you will see a couple of view options. Please select Option 2 to see the detailed route information, which includes the exact street corners for your child’s morning pickup and afternoon drop-off.

https://elementarysd.powerschool.com/public/home.html

It’s time to get ready for a fantastic year of learning! The school supply lists for the 2025-2026 academic year have been posted on our school website. You can find the required materials for all of your student's classes by following the simple steps below.

Finding Your Supply List:

• Go to our website: cp.dist159.com

• From the main navigation bar, click on "Parent Resources."

• On the next page, click on "School Supply Lists."

Your Feedback in Action

A special thank you to all the parents who reached out with suggestions for improving our website and supply lists. Your feedback is essential, and we are taking action. We are currently redesigning our website and consolidating the supply lists into a more streamlined, parent-friendly format. We are excited to share these updates with you soon!

We are pleased to announce that your student's class schedule for the new school year is now available online! Viewing the schedule in advance is a great way to help your student feel prepared and excited for their first day.

How Parents & Students Can View Schedules Online

You can access the schedule anytime through the PowerSchool Parent Portal.

1. Navigate to our website at cp.dist159.com.

2. From the top menu, select "Parent Resources," and then click on the "Parent Portal" link.

3. Once on the login page:

   • Returning families can sign in using your established username and password.

   • Welcome to our new families! Please click the "Create Account" button and follow the prompts to get started.

Printed Schedules for Students

To ensure a smooth start tomorrow, every student will also receive a paper copy of their schedule during their morning Division (homeroom) period.

We look forward to a wonderful year of learning and growth. Should you have any trouble logging in, please don't hesitate to contact our main office for support.

To ensure a safe and efficient learning environment, we are emphasizing our student ID card policy for the new school year. All students will receive their 2025-2026 school ID on Monday, the first day of school.

Student IDs are an essential tool for daily life at our school and serve two main purposes:

1. Campus Safety: IDs must be worn and visible at all times. This allows our staff to easily identify every student as a member of our school community, which is a vital aspect of maintaining a secure campus.

2. Lunch Services: Students will use their IDs to scan for meals in the cafeteria, helping our lunch lines move smoothly and quickly.

Our Home-School Partnership

We will be teaching students about the importance of being responsible for their ID cards. Your support at home is crucial to their success. We kindly ask that you make it part of your family’s morning routine to ensure your scholar has their ID before they leave for school each day.

Thank you for your partnership in upholding this important policy. Together, we can help our students build positive habits while keeping our school safe for everyone.

Good evening, families!

As we look forward to welcoming your students back to school tomorrow morning, we want to share a key resource to ensure a smooth and successful start for everyone.

Attached below is the 2025-2026 Parent-Student Handbook. This guide is designed to foster a strong partnership between home and school by clearly outlining our shared expectations. In it, you will find everything you need to know about our policies, including the student dress code, attendance, our PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) expectations, and much more.

We kindly ask that you and your scholar review this document together in the coming days. A paper copy will be sent home this week; please sign the acknowledgment form on the last page and have your student return it to their homeroom teacher.

To start the year with positive momentum, we are awarding extra PBIS points to every student who returns their signed form by this Friday, August 29th!

Thank you for your support in establishing a positive and productive environment from day one. We are thrilled to begin this new school year with you.